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The revolution of 1905, in Russia, was not a complete revolution at all. To be able to respond to this statement accurately, it is firstly advisable, to look at what a revolution is. It is then best to observe what the Russian society was like before 1905, during 1905 and after 1905, to establish whether … Read more
In 1861 in Russia, Tsar Alexander II decreed the emancipation edict for the serfs. In theory, this was to give perfect freedom to the millions of Serfs and State Peasants in Russia. The reasons as to why he did this can be seen in the years before he declared this emancipation. Defeat in the Crimean … Read more
The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and first published in 1848 [1], precedes the writing of John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty by more than a decade. Although Mill and Marx were both living in England by the time On Liberty was published in 1859 [2], the two authors moved in different … Read more
As psychologist Rollo May once said: “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it’s conformity.” Throughout Khaled Hosseini’s novel, The Kite Runner, the reader is exposed to the dueling themes of conformity versus nonconformity, and the effects of either of those actions on those around them. But can this battle of to … Read more
Marx’s and Engels’ book talks extensively from the Conflict perspective, which deals with the Proletariat and the Bourgeoisie. The purpose of it is to expose the viewpoint and workings of the Communist Party. The Proletariat is a group of people that work to create labor. Their exported labor is greatly desired by the Bourgeoisie, the … Read more
Undoubtedly, the Russian Revolution was one of the most significant developments of modern times. It gave rise to an ideology that inspired both hatred and hope across the globe, profoundly shaping international politics for over seventy years. Whilst the importance of the revolution is not a point of contention, the question as to why it … Read more
In this essay, I will be explaining how and why so many colonists died in Jamestown back in 1607 to 1609. It all started in the spring of 1607 when three English ships carrying about 110 men sailed into the Chesapeake Bay. They sailed up the James River with high hopes because this was going … Read more
Marx’s and Engels’ book talks extensively from the Conflict perspective, which deals with the Proletariat and the Bourgeoisie. The purpose of it is to expose the viewpoint and workings of the Communist Party. The Proletariat is a group of people that work to create labor. Their exported labor is greatly desired by the Bourgeoisie, the … Read more
In a colloquial context, a state of ‘alienation’ is one in which an individual is excluded or isolated from a group with whom that individual belongs or should be involved (Merriam-Webster, 2015). However, in the context of Marxist theory, ‘alienation’ is the state of existence for an entire sector of — in fact, the majority … Read more
In 1606, a London-based joint-stock company known as the Virginia Company obtained a royal charter from King James I to establish an English colony in the New World. On May 24, 1607, a hundred English settlers landed up the James River and established the colony of Jamestown; both named after King James. The Jamestown settlement … Read more
Jonestown…and the C.I.A In a world of lies and deception, the persecution of value and immaculacy has driven world populous into madness. Tainted by threat, rumour and conspiracy, the news delivered to the masses over monitored media has caused civilians to question everything. For answers, some may turn to realism, some to nihilism, but most … Read more
Catherine the Great was one of the most influential leaders of the Russian Empire. She became one of the greatest political leaders of Russia with her ability to remember specific details and ideas. During the18th century, she continued her husband Peter the Great’s dream, which was to westernize Russia. Catherine played a key role in … Read more
